Category: A Faith in Process

I can go for a long time without thinking deeply about the gratitude God is owed. When the sun is shining and all is as I want it to be, I’m inclined to pray my thanks and go my merry way. But God deserves, more than that, because He is more, He is greater, than…

This poem was reportedly inscribed on the wall of Mother Teresa’s children’s home in Calcutta, and attributed to her. *** People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and…

… and forgive us our sins,as we have forgiven those who sin against us.Matthew 6:12 NLT *** God has left sin in the world in order that there may be forgiveness: not only the secret forgiveness by which He Himself cleanses our souls, but the manifest forgiveness by which we have mercy on one another…

But you, O Lord,are a God of compassion and mercy,slow to get angryand filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.Psalm 86:15 NLT *** Sin is a thing of time, but mercy is from everlasting. Transgression is but of yesterday, but mercy was ever of old. Before you and I sought the Lord, the Lord sought us….

If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness,so that we can, with reverence, serve you.Psalm 130:3-4 NIV *** When God forgives us and purifies us of our sin, He also forgets it. Forgiveness results in God dropping the charges against us.Billy Graham *** I think that if God…

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Here are a few to consider. (Click the link to hear the song and see the lyrics.) ********** My Jesus, my SaviorLord, there is none like YouAll of my days, I want to praiseThe wonders of Your mighty loveMy comfort, my shelterTower of refuge and strengthLet every breath, all that I amNever cease to worship…

The earth, that in the beginning God created, sings. Sing to the Lord, O Earth,Declare each day that he is the one who saves!1 Chronicles 16:23 Living Bible *** The whole earth has seen God’s salvation of his people. That is why the earth breaks out in praise to God and sings for utter joy!Psalm 98:…

“Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.” Walter Savage Landor *** I will praise you with music, telling of your faithfulness to all your promises, O Holy One of Israel.Psalm 71:22 Living Bible *** “Music touches the heart in…

I recently bought a wireless doorbell kit with remotes for both front and back doors. It was quick to set up – until you got to the 52 ringtones. It took several minutes to listen to all of them and a lot longer to choose one for each door, never mind cataloging them in case…